National Insurance Number

[Irishia]

Good Day!

I have received my visa just recently under student visa.

I would like to know information regarding National Insurance Number can i make an appointment before i leave the country.

Thanks in advance

Cheers,
Irizhia

[darren-b]

It's actually ok if you don't get a national insurance number until after you start working. So don't worry about it until you are actually in the UK.

[IainBusby]

It's actually ok if you don't get a national insurance number until after you start working. So don't worry about it until you are actually in the UK.

It's better if you do get a National Insurance Number (card) before you apply for a job because although as Darren says you can legally start work without one and then either apply yourself or get your employer to apply for one for you, not all employers are aware that they can do this and many employers are very wary these days in case they employ someone who doesn't have the right to work in the UK. The best thing to do would be to make an appointment with them as soon as you arrive here.